In a statement shared to their social platforms this afternoon, the organizers of Kampala Fashion Week have announced that this year’s event has been cancelled owing to “all the changes of these times.””We have chosen to use this situation as a learning opportunity for increased consciousness of our industry and the role it plays in our society.”
Kampala Fashion Week joins a long list of social events that have been cancelled due the Covid-19 pandemic which requires social distancing to contain. In addition to social events, many fashion weeks around the world have been either cancelled or postponed as well. Some of these include those in Shanghai, Melbourne, Beijing, Seoul, Moscow and Tokyo.
Kampala Fashion Week was slated to hold this September.
See full statement below
Our team was working on developing our 7th edition | September 2020, aiming to push our boundaries & change our audience experience. With all the changes of these times, it became clear this years’ KFW would have to be postponed. We have chosen to use this situation as a learning opportunity for increased consciousness of our industry and the role it plays in our society.
We believe the industry at large is closer than ever to a destination we have supported since our inception – to source and create locally, respect African craft and protect and adapt to our environment. As we navigate the way forward we are committed to ensure our platform continues to support the business of African fashion, Art and provide a meaningful experience for everyone involved. Thank you for all your support.
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